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DK16 ARO

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,548 mi
Last recorded179,548 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 ARO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2026 179,548 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 167,407 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays and Sideskirts fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2024 150,864 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 134,162 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 132,203 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 126,274 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 101,789 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,536 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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DK16 ARO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 63,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK16 ARO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 10 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK16 ARO?

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What year was DK16 ARO registered?

DK16 ARO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is DK16 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK16 ARO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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